Lena Johnson shows off one of several rose mallow hibiscus she grows in Tyler. Hibiscus belongs to the mallow family along with its cousins, althea, cotton, hollyhock, okra and Turk’s cap. One group ...

Grab a clean pair of pruners and cut away any dead, damaged, or diseased wood on any type of hibiscus at any time of year.

Hairy rose mallow (Hibiscus lasiocarpos) is blooming this week near lakes, ponds, sloughs, streams, and wet lowlands. One of the largest native Missouri wildflowers, these ornate blooms attract ...

Well, it kind of depends on the hibiscus we’re talking about. There are three common ones people grow. The first is Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus chinensis). This is the tropical type you see in Hawaii ...

Q. How do I grow rose mallow from seed? — Norma Turner, Mt. Ayr, Ind. APlants grown from the seed of a hybrid rose mallow, the perennial Hibiscus moscheutos, will result in a new plant unlike the ...

Looking for a plant that will knock off socks with showstopping bloom, while supporting pollinators and other native wildlife? Consider hibiscus. To most people, hibiscus is a tropical plant, and it’s ...

Are hibiscus flowers too big for their own good? For rose mallow, it is not only their size that matters. Their bright paper-like petals form blooms that command attention like no other perennial.

On a warm, humid August morning I followed Richard Primack, a biology professor and plant ecologist at Boston University, down a steep, brushy trail, then across a flat muddy area adjacent to the ...

After putting all her energy towards growing into a tall, sturdy and leafy shrub-like clump, July is the month when rose mallow hibiscus hybrid reveals herself in all her glory. You wouldn’t want to ...

This perennial hibiscus is one to grow just for the spectacular, dinner-plate-sized flowers it produces, as much as 8 inches across. These are among the largest flowers produced by any hardy perennial ...